For the Fallen : The 1921-1922 Melbourne Public Library Mural Competition Within the Setting of Decorative Painting in Australian Art / Paul Paffen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paffen, Paul, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mural painting and decoration, Australian--History.

Mural painting and decoration, Australian.

Mural painting and decoration--Australia--Victoria--Melbourne.

Mural painting and decoration.

Decoration and ornament--Competitions--Australia--Victoria--Melbourne.

Decoration and ornament.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (474 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

North Melbourne, Vic. : Australian Scholarly Publishing Pty, Ltd, [2021]

Summary:

This book by Paul Paffen provides a detailed exploration of the Melbourne Public Library mural competition of 1921, a significant cultural event in post-Great War Australia. It examines the socio-cultural impact of the murals commissioned to commemorate the fallen soldiers, highlighting the trauma and eventual optimism of the era. The book delves into the historical context, the artists involved, and the competition's implications for public art and national identity. It also discusses the broader trends in mural painting in Australia during the early 20th century, emphasizing the professional and emotional motivations of the artists. The work serves as a key study in understanding the cultural and historical narratives of Australia post-WWI, aiming to recalibrate the perception of artistic tastes and the genre of mural painting. Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Paffen, Paul For the Fallen

ISBN:

9781923068551

OCLC:

1402817831